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1~ ~ t~ <br />_ ...'~ <br />PARC COMMITTEE (Parks. Recreation. Cultural Arts & Entertainment <br />February 22. 2010 <br />Committee Members Present: Ann Puzzello, Chairperson; Timothy Rouse, Vice- <br />Chairperson, Oliver Davis, AI "Buddy" Kirsits <br />Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter, Karen L. White; David Varner, Tom <br />LaFountain, Kyle Chamberlin, Citizen Member <br />Others Present: Mayor Steve, Tom Price, Chuck Leone, Mikki Dobski, Gary Gilot, <br />Rita Kopala, Dennis Andres, Dennis Andres, Jr., Kurt Brown <br />Agenda: Bill No. 08-10 -Appropriation -The Morris Performing Arts Center <br />Update- Century Center -Dennis Andres, Jr. <br />BILL NO. 08-10 <br />Chairperson Ann Puzzello called the PARC Committee meeting to order at 4:37 and recognized <br />Dennis Andres, Director of the Morris Performing Arts Center, to make the presentation. Dennis <br />explained that the $39,100 request reflected in the substitute bill up for consideration was to be <br />drawn from the (MPAC) improvement fund. He outlined specifics of the proposed expenditures, <br />each for upkeep of the Center. With brief discussion, Tim rouse moved to send the bill to full <br />Council favorably. Councilmember Kirsits seconded and all concurred. <br />CENTURY CENTER BOM UPDATE <br />At Chairperson Puzzello's request Dennis Andres Jr. the Council's appointment to the Century <br />Center BOM, began a review of activity at the Center. He reported that the BOM recently allowed <br />a 3 year extension to the original 3 year management contract with Global Spectrum. In that <br />sales and revenues are off considerably, Andres said he favored a 1 year extension; but was <br />overruled. He complimented Global Spectrum and Manager Kurt Brown for their stewardship of <br />the facility. Andres noted Matt Rose was hired as a new Director of Sales. Noting hopes this <br />would hopefully help the bottom line, Andres also suggested pricing flexibility more marketing, <br />and better help from the CVB as necessary components to increase sales. David Varner thanked <br />Andres for the feedback noting he voted for the 3 year extension for Global Spectrum seeing their <br />poor sales more as a reflection of the economy. Tim Rouse asked where sales come from? <br />Andres said that most business was local. There have not been more conventions. Kyle <br />Chamberlin, new citizen member of the PARC committee asked what Global Spectrum needed to <br />succeed? Chairperson Puzzello interjected this was beyond the scope of today's hearing and <br />adjourned the meeting at 5:13. <br />There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time Chairperson, Puzzello <br />adjourned the meeting at 4:22 p.m. <br />Respectfully Sub fitted, <br />Ann Puzzello, Chairperso <br />PARCS Committee <br />